SUPPORT AND HELP
You do not have
to face this alone
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please know that help is available. The organisations listed here can offer specialist information, support and treatment.
Too Petty to Quit shares personal experience only. It cannot assess symptoms, provide treatment or respond in a crisis. The services below are far better placed to support you.
If you need urgent help right now
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency service now.
In the UK, call 999. In the United States, call 911. Elsewhere, use Find A Helpline to locate crisis support in your country.
Support by country
United Kingdom
Information about eating disorders, signs to look out for and how to get help and treatment.
Free eating-disorder information and support for people of all ages, at any stage of their experience, as well as family members and others supporting someone.
Free, confidential emotional support at any time of day or night. Call 116 123 from any UK phone.
Use NHS 111 if you need urgent medical help or advice. Call 999 where someone is in immediate or life-threatening danger.
United States
Information about eating disorders, a free confidential screening tool, treatment resources and guidance on finding support.
Free eating-disorder support, including a helpline, virtual peer-support groups, recovery mentors and treatment referrals.
Free, confidential support at any time. Call or text 988, or use the online chat, if you are struggling emotionally or need crisis support.
Call 911 where someone is in immediate danger or needs emergency assistance.
International
A global directory of verified emotional-support and crisis helplines. Choose your country and the type of support you need to find available phone, text or chat services.
International information, education, peer support and community for parents and caregivers supporting someone with an eating disorder.
Important note
Helplines and services can change. Please check each organisation’s website for its current opening hours, contact options and availability.
Reaching out can feel difficult
Asking for help can feel frightening, especially when you are not sure what to say or whether things are “serious enough”. You do not need the perfect words. You can simply explain what has been happening, how long it has been going on and how it is affecting you.
These organisations are used to speaking with people who feel uncertain, embarrassed or overwhelmed. You do not have to prove that you are struggling enough before you deserve support.
A final important note
The organisations and services listed on this page are independent from Too Petty to Quit. Their websites, opening hours, contact methods and availability may change, so please check their own information before relying on it.
Too Petty to Quit cannot provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or emergency support. If you are worried about your health or safety, contact a qualified healthcare professional or an appropriate urgent-help service.